Afc Sushi@Jewel-Osco #3241

1341 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60622
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Afc Sushi@Jewel-Osco #3241 appears in inspection records 18 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous”, showing up three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Afc Sushi@Jewel-Osco #3241 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

18
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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90
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT TOILET IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR UNABLE TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH STOPPER UNABLE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. PAPER TOWELS HAVE TO BE USED IN THE DRAIN TO KEEP WATER FROM DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 23, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS (SALMON) ARE SERVED OR SOLD AND THERE IS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY THE FOOD ITEM IS NOT DISCLOSED, OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 25, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW BEHIND SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Feb 23, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CADINETS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Sep 26, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE ON MARKET/DELI FREEZER DOOR, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR OF MARKET/DELI FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, AT SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER, TO ENSURE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOLER UNIT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Apr 6, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: TWO DOOR COOLER USED FOR DRY STORAGE WITH EXCESS ITEMS/NOT ORGANIZED.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE FOOD HANDLERS PERSONAL ITEMS,MUST STORED THEM AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS
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Apr 23, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 7, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND DISPLAY CASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON PHONE AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS AND BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER.
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86
Sep 30, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER
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Jun 12, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD ITEMS HELD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
30
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM THE STAND-UP SHELF BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE.
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90
Mar 1, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLE REQUIRE FURTHER CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.
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Jun 8, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING SUSHI RICE DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Afc Sushi@Jewel-Osco #3241 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Afc Sushi@Jewel-Osco #3241 on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Afc Sushi@Jewel-Osco #3241?

Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Afc Sushi@Jewel-Osco #3241.

Has Afc Sushi@Jewel-Osco #3241's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Afc Sushi@Jewel-Osco #3241 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Afc Sushi@Jewel-Osco #3241 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Afc Sushi@Jewel-Osco #3241 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Afc Sushi@Jewel-Osco #3241 is inspected roughly once per year on average.